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The NAESP Foundation and WestEd Launch Principal Evaluation Research and Policy Initiative
With funding from The Wallace Foundation, WestEd and the NAESP Foundation are launching two national projects to modernize how school principals are evaluated.

Strengthening Student Writing for Today’s Accountability Demands with WestEd’s Formative Writing Framework
As writing expectations evolve, learn how WestEd’s Formative Writing Framework helps schools strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.

Rethinking Accountability, Attendance, and Funding in Uncertain Times
Explore how rethinking accountability, attendance, and funding systems can reduce barriers and better support student success in this spotlight blog.

Moving PLCs From Planning to Learning: The VITAL Approach
Learn how school leaders can move PLCs from planning to learning-focused collaboration using WestEd’s VITAL framework and practical strategies.

How One Principal Is Turning Reflection Into Impact With WestEd’s Leadership Playbook
In this Q&A, Ayele Dodoo, Director of Education Leadership at WestEd, and Anakonia Matsumoto, principal at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy, discuss what becomes possible when principals have structured time to engage in self-reflection and deepen their leadership practice.

Strengthening Charter School Ecosystems Through Dual Capacity Building: Lessons From New Hampshire
By investing in both school-level expertise and authorizer capacity, New Hampshire strengthened its charter school system, making it better able to serve students and families.

Inside One District’s Effort to Strengthen School and Central Office Collaboration: Q&A With Kathy Hinz and Lauryn Fullerton
Learn how Crystal Lake District 47 used WestEd’s Leadership Playbook to build leadership capacity, strengthen trust, and support systemwide improvement.

Turning Research Into Results: WestEd Experts Share Insights on Educational Excellence
In this Spotlight blog, learn how WestEd supports education and local government leaders through community-driven evaluation, research–practice partnerships, and data-informed strategies.

Envisioning and Launching a Strategic System to Support Charter Schools in Distress
Discover WestEd’s Strategic System of Support, a proactive approach that connects schools with the resources and partners they need to strengthen ecosystems, build capacity, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

Beyond the Report: How One School District Brought Curriculum Review Findings to Life
Discover how Tolleson Union High School District partnered with WestEd to review curriculum, strengthen instruction, and turn educator and student feedback into meaningful improvements for teaching and learning.
